In southern US BBQ, Why are Briskets not cut to smoke the flat and point segments separately instead of as a whole brisket?

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In southern US BBQ, Why are Briskets not cut to smoke the flat and point segments separately instead of as a whole brisket?

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Answer 1

I honestly don’t know the answer to this question. I started seperating the point and the flat about 6 months ago and I will never go back. I see literally no reason to do otherwise. Both cuts turn out better, it’s faster, you have more options.

EDIT: And, more surface area for bark